Belle Plaine, MN Demographics

A map of Belle Plaine's Population by Race

Belle Plaine, Minnesota has an estimated population of 7,423, a less than 1% change from the 7,395 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Belle Plaine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Belle Plaine has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Belle Plaine, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 24.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Belle Plaine is ranked the 123rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Belle Plaine was ranked the 123rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Belle Plaine's White Population

6,413 residents of Belle Plaine, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Belle Plaine is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Belle Plaine ranks 613th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Plaine's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Belle Plaine's population has decreased from 87.0% to 86.4%.

Belle Plaine is less White than neighboring Cologne (88.8% White), Henderson (94.4% White), Carver (88.7% White), and Heidelberg (99.1% White).

Belle Plaine's Black Population

281 residents of Belle Plaine, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Belle Plaine is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Belle Plaine ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Plaine's Black population has grown by an estimated 89.9%. Black residents' share of Belle Plaine's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.8%.

Belle Plaine is more Black than neighboring Jordan (2.3% Black), Cologne (2.4% Black), Henderson (0.7% Black), Carver (0.2% Black), and Heidelberg (0% Black).

Belle Plaine's Asian Population

0 residents of Belle Plaine, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Belle Plaine is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Belle Plaine ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Plaine's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Belle Plaine's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Belle Plaine is less Asian than neighboring Jordan (0.6% Asian), Cologne (1.8% Asian), Henderson (0.2% Asian), and Carver (6.3% Asian).

Belle Plaine's Hispanic Population

444 residents of Belle Plaine, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Belle Plaine is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Belle Plaine ranks 246th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Plaine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Belle Plaine's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.0%.

Belle Plaine is more Hispanic than neighboring Cologne (1.7% Hispanic), Henderson (0% Hispanic), Carver (0.4% Hispanic), and Heidelberg (0% Hispanic). Belle Plaine is less Hispanic than neighboring Jordan (7.3% Hispanic).

Belle Plaine's Native American/Other Population

109 residents of Belle Plaine, or 1.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Belle Plaine is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Belle Plaine ranks 364th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Plaine's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Belle Plaine's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.5%.

Belle Plaine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jordan (0% Native American/Other), Carver (0% Native American/Other), and Heidelberg (0% Native American/Other). Belle Plaine is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cologne (2.1% Native American/Other), and Henderson (1.9% Native American/Other).

Belle Plaine's Multiracial Population

176 residents of Belle Plaine, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Belle Plaine is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Belle Plaine ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Belle Plaine's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Belle Plaine's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.4%.

Belle Plaine is more Multiracial than neighboring Heidelberg (0.9% Multiracial). Belle Plaine is less Multiracial than neighboring Jordan (3.4% Multiracial), Cologne (3.3% Multiracial), Henderson (2.7% Multiracial), and Carver (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.